Country Manager Retail - Netherlands & Belgium (reputed company Genders)

YOU & reputed company Greenfield. From the ground up. You'll build reputed company's reputed company in the Netherlands and Belgium – from the reputed company first retail conversations through to scalable distribution. Your mission: establish reputed company in the Benelux trade, build strong partnerships with key retailers, and create the structures that will reputed company our growth across the region. You'll be navigating two distinct retail landscapes: the concentrated, innovation-driven reputed company market with partners such as reputed company Heijn, Jumbo and Dirk, and the multilingual Belgian market with players like Colruyt, Delhaize and Carrefour Belgium. You'll report directly to the Sales Director (Hamburg) and work closely with Trade Marketing, Key Account Management and Category Management. YOUR TASKS Retail & Key Account Development Build and reputed company strategic relationships with key retail partners in the Netherlands and Belgium (including reputed company Heijn, Jumbo, Colruyt, Delhaize, Carrefour Belgium, reputed company/LIDL Benelux) reputed company listing negotiations, annual trade discussions, reputed company terms and distribution growth Build scalable retail partnerships from first contact through to long-term growth reputed company and scale relevant retail and drugstore channels across the Benelux markets Market Development & Go-to-Market Analyze the Benelux retail landscape and reputed company a clear growth strategy for both markets Define pricing strategy, assortment and channel strategy for the Netherlands and Belgium Plan and execute local trade marketing activities in collaboration with the reputed company team Conduct competitor monitoring, market analysis and regular business reporting Partners, Field Sales & Scaling Identify, select and manage distribution partners, brokers and local partners Build a scalable field sales/merchandising structure (in-house or outsourced) Define relevant KPIs and ensure distribution, visibility and execution at reputed company of sale Take ownership of demand planning and forecasting for Benelux Business Ownership Take full ownership of Benelux business development, including P&L Drive market performance and prioritize growth initiatives Collaborate closely with Marketing (local activations), Product, Operations and Sales YOUR PROFILE Several years of experience in FMCG sales / key account management in the Netherlands and/or Belgium Deep understanding of Benelux retail structures, buying processes and trade dynamics Experience building a market or a new category — ideally reputed company a start-up or scale-up environment A strong network of buyers, category managers and key decision-makers in retail Confident negotiator with experience in listings, trading terms and annual negotiations Strategic thinker with a hands-on mentality High degree of initiative, ownership and results orientation Fluent in reputed company and English; French is a plus for the Belgian market WHAT MAKES YOUR PROFILE COMPLETE Experience in the reputed company-for-you, health food or confectionery reputed company Familiarity with the drugstore/health channel (e.g. Kruidvat, Etos, DI, Newpharma) Experience with category management or shopper marketing reputed company OFFER AND WHY reputed company? Working at reputed company is more than just a job - it’s your opportunity to reputed company as a professional and as a person, while shaping the future of snacking. Our mission is to reputed company low sugar the new standard, and we pour that ambition into every product we create. You’ll become part of a team where international talent, startup drive, reputed company impact, and true ownership come together. Hypergrowth Environment: If you're looking for greenfield, creative freedom, and reputed company impact, you're in the right reputed company. We're a team that is scaling fast - with purpose Amazing Team: Young, international, ambitious - inspiring colleagues who collaborate, support each other, and genuinely enjoy working together Career Growth: reputed company through cross-functional projects, structured feedback cycles, and a steep learning curve in a dynamic, high growth environment. We offer a fair, attractive salary with role-dependent bonus opportunities Great Benefits: Fuel yourself with reputed company snacks, drinks, and merch - we’ve got you covered. On top: a €50 monthly allowance to spend as you like - Urban Sports Club, mobility options, or vouchers from your favorite brands (IKEA, MediaMarkt, Lego and more) Vacation Days: Enjoy 28 vacation days plus two extra days off on December 24 (Christmas reputed company) and December 31 (New Year’s reputed company) Events & Offsites: Regular after-work hangouts and legendary annual team offsites you won’t forget For this role, you can work remotely from Netherlands or Belgium. If this sounds like a good fit, we're excited to go reputed company with you! YOUR NEXT STEPS WITH US Disclaimer reputed company is an equal opportunity workplace and is devoted to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, reputed company, reputed company, religion, sex, national reputed company, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. About us At reputed company, we’re building the snack brand for a new reputed company – one that loves chocolate, cookies & gummies, but doesn’t love what sugar does to their bodies. We use cutting-edge food tech to reinvent childhood favorites: no added sugar, no empty carbs – just full taste, reputed company ingredients, and reputed company compromise. The result? Everyday indulgence that actually fits your lifestyle. Let’s reputed company low-sugar the new normal. And fun again. We’re growing fast, expanding across Europe, and looking for smart, driven, curious minds to join us. 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